Overview
The Astraeus Space Institute Facilitates collaboration between academia and industry to drive innovation in space exploration and technology. By joining the Astraeus Alliance, corporations are provided an opportunity to engage with pioneering researchers, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and significantly contribute to space industry advancement.
Objectives
- Enhance Research and Development: Facilitate joint research projects with industry, leveraging university resources and expertise.
- Jointly funded projects addressing specific industry challenges in space technology.
- Access to university facilities, labs, and expertise.
- Provide Industry Insights: Offer corporations access to emerging trends and innovations in space technology.
- Early access to publications and the researchers that are close to the science and trends.
- Create Workforce Opportunities: Co-develop internships, co-op programs, and job placements for in-demand and emerging fields with partner companies, creating the job force for tomorrow.
- Internship and mentorship programs are designed to develop relevant skills.
- Invitations to career fairs and targeted networking events to link exceptional students with potential employers.
- Strengthen Community Engagement: Promote awareness and education in space sciences through joint outreach initiatives.
- Collaborative public engagement initiatives promote space science and technology.
- Sponsorship opportunities to support events, workshops and educational programs.
Partnership Tiers:
Organizational Partners can join at one of our five giving levels and will be recognized during our Astraeus Events as noted below.
Annual Contribution: $1,000 +
Benefits:
- Engagement with general membership meetings, retreats, and symposia
- Complimentary invitations to networking events and knowledge-exchange seminars.
- The company logo located on the corporate engagement page of the Astraeus Space Institute website.
*Available to companies under 50 employees; up to 3 years.
Annual Contribution: $2,500 +
Benefits:
- All benefits of Shooting Star Partner.
- Inclusion of corporate logo on the Astraeus website and designated marketing materials.
- Invitations to networking events.
- Listing in partner directory on the institute’s website.
- A dedicated social media post highlighting the company and its partnership with Astraeus.
*Available to companies under 100 employees; up to 3 years.
Annual Contribution: $5,000 +
Benefits:
- All the benefits of Orbital Partner.
- Opportunities for employee engagement in research projects.
- Seminar supporter, including opportunity to Co-host an Astraeus Seminar speaker presentation at the beginning of the seminar.
- Inclusion in a dedicated partner directory on the Astraeus website.
- Right to use the Astraeus logo in corporate communications and marketing (with written approval by the Director or Assistant Director).
- Opportunities to engage in mentorship with students and young professionals.
Annual Contribution: $10,000 +
Benefits:
- All the benefits of Luna Partner.
- 1 representative seat on the external advisory board.
- Networking at exclusive Astraeus events.
- Recognition in promotional materials.
- Early (?) access to research publications and insights.
- Presentation opportunity (1-hour seminar) through the Institute, showcasing corporate innovations.
- 2 social media mention throughout the partnership year including article showcasing the partnership benefits.
Annual Contribution: $25,000 +
Benefits:
- All the benefits of Galactic Partner.
- Branding opportunities at institute events, on the website and social media.
- Networking opportunities with top-tier researchers and industry leaders. A dedicated web article featuring the company and its initiatives within the context of its partnership with Astraeus.
Evaluation and Reporting
- Annual assessment of partnership outcomes based on metrics such as joint publications, student placements, and project success rates.
- Feedback mechanisms for partners aimed at continual program improvement.
Conclusion
The Astraeus Space Institute’s Astraeus Alliance invites organizations of all sizes to join us in pioneering space exploration and technology innovation. By fostering synergistic relationships between academia and industry, we will launch a brighter tomorrow!